I spend a lot of time teaching students coping strategies. One of the things I want to make sure they learn is how to self regulate their emotions when they are feeling stressed. I want them to know what to do when they are in class and they begin to
Fidget Spinners are all the rage these days. They are in every grocery store, gas station, and school. Kids can’t seem to get enough of them– mine included, but, do they really help? Pros of fidget spinners: Kids Feel Socially Accepted – If a student has a fidget spinner, they are
If you are looking for a way to get students involved, to come together to help a great cause, and help bring your own school community closer, then this might be it! My friend, Kathryn Hoover, from Washtenaw International High School & Middle Academy in Ypsilanti, Michigan did a really
I tried a new lesson with my Lunch Bunch groups and this will be going into the “keep” pile. I loved the message and the kids loved the project that went along with it.When the kids came in I asked them,“How many of you have been to, or have seen
I found these giant puzzle pieces at Oriental Trading Post and knew I had to use them. We have been talking about our uniqueness but I also wanted everyone to see how with everyone’s special talents and abilities, that when we work together we become something great. The girls worked
The Lunch Bunch groups and I finished our Holiday Project. We made cards for a local nursing home. The cards all feature a pop-out tree. These cards were super easy, and really are super cute. I can’t wait to bring them to the nursing facility for the residents. To make
I wanted something fun to do today with my boys during Lunch Bunch. Both groups are very active and I need hands on activities to keep them settled down and focused. I often worry that they won’t like the craft projects I pick out or that they will think
Since it is the week before Thanksgiving, I thought we would focus this week’s lesson on things we are thankful for. As the kids entered my room with their lunches, I asked: What are you doing for Thanksgiving? After everyone had shared and they were all eating, I shared this
I’m always looking for an interesting way to begin my groups, and I always start with some type of icebreaker questions. I have been collecting ping pong balls whenever I find ones that do not have any writing on them. It has taken me a few months, but finally my
Today was the boy’s turn to say goodbye and complete their final project. I used the same words on my whiteboard as I used with the girls, but instead of writing descriptive words on initials, we wrote them on picture frames. (Click on the links to see the pictures and
Bittersweet. That describes my day today. My last lunch bunch of the year. I have seen so much growth in these girls over the past school year. The camaraderie, the teamwork, the support, and the being comfortable in one’s own skin are just a few of the areas of growth
Yesterday I told you all about the BYOU magazine (including a chance to win a 1 year subscription). Today I want to show you a lesson idea that I got from reading the magazine. I asked the girls to think about themselves, what they loved, and what makes them who they
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